Academic Calendar | School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Fall 2026 Grades Due

Monday, December 21 All Day

Winter 2027 Classes begin

Monday, January 04 All Day

Winter 2027 Add/Drop ends

Tuesday, January 05 All Day

Winter 2027 Withdrawal Deadline

Thursday, January 14 All Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)

Monday, January 18 All Day

Winter 2027 Classes end

Friday, January 22 All Day

Spring 2027 Classes begin

Monday, January 25 All Day

Winter 2027 Grades Due

Friday, January 29 All Day

Spring 2027 Add/Drop ends

Friday, February 05 All Day

Summer 2027 Study Trip Registration

Wednesday, March 10 All Day